Porn Addiction Research You Can Verify
Real data. Published sources. No cherry-picked statistics.
Statistics about porn addiction are everywhere, but original sources can be hard to track down. We wanted research we could stand behind — so we started running our own studies with real sample sizes and published data.
We publish the raw data so you can check every number yourself.
We're trying to figure out what works — accountability, blocking, or both — and share what we find.
Our research commitment
- Every study includes sample size, methodology, and raw data
- Raw survey data published in full — verify any number
- We include findings that don't favor our products
- No paywalls, no email gates — just the research
Published studies
Which Accountability App Actually Sees What You Do on Your iPhone?
Ever Accountable vs. Covenant Eyes vs. Accountable2You, compared on iOS — what each one sees inside apps, how it blocks, uninstall alerts, and certification. On iPhone, only one of the three sees the actual content inside any app.
Ever Accountable vs. Covenant Eyes: How Long Does Setup Take?
We timed first-time users setting up both apps from scratch. Ever Accountable was about 1.9× faster to set up — 5m 41s versus 10m 35s on average — and faster for every participant. Raw data included.
Accountability vs. Porn Blocking: What 1,865 People Found After 30 Days
Which approach helps people quit porn — blocking, accountability software, or both? We surveyed 1,865 people one month after they started. Two out of three accountability users quit entirely.
Ever Accountable Works (…and it works fast!)
Our original 2016 survey of 225 customers found that 84–96% of pornography viewing was eliminated, with results visible within 10 days. Six survey cohorts tracked from 10 days to 1 year.
Want to see how accountability works in practice? Try Ever Accountable free for 14 days.